Basic Needs Assistance

DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE

Businesses and residents can now apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, or (DUA) if their employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of Hurricane Ida. DUA will be available for unemployment beginning Aug. 29, 2021, until March 5, 2022. Visit LAWorks.net to apply.

For frequently asked questions click here

Apply for employment assistance and training with EmployBR. Click here for more information. 

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TRANSPORTATION

Lyft will offer two free rides, up to $20 value each, to users now through Sep. 14 to get to any storm-related resources around town. Use the code IDARELIEF21 to access this offer.

For public bus routes in East Baton Rouge Parish click here.

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FOOD AND WATER DISTRIBUTIONS

Click here for Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank mobile distributions.

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